The answer is NO, but not for the reasons mentioned in the article.
New Hampshire’s problems are that it is an open primary state, permitting Independents and crossover Democrats to vote and that there are minimal residency requirements, allowing college students and residents from neighboring states to register and vote the same day.
You're right...watch who the 'independents' support on the GOP side in today's primary...that will tell you who the Democrats want to run against Obama. In 2008, 'independents' went for McCain. We know how THAT turned out...